How to Use the Patch Notes Archive
The Grow a Garden patch notes archive organises every game update into three main entry types: Major Named Updates (such as the Zen Update, Beanstalk Update, and Spinosaurus Update), Minor Weekly Patches (balance adjustments, bug fixes, and small additions), and Balance-Only Updates (Sheckle value changes without new content). Named major updates have dedicated summary cards with full changelogs; minor patches are listed in the archive table below.
Use the four archive filters to narrow down exactly what you are looking for. The category filter lets you isolate Crops, Mutations, Pets, Balance, Events, or Bug Fix patches. The date range filter restricts results to a specific time window — useful for tracking how the meta evolved across a particular season. The impact filter surfaces only High, Medium, or Low impact updates depending on what you are researching. The name search finds any specific update by keyword — including all named Grow a Garden update names.
For the very latest update — including full developer notes and meta impact analysis — visit the latest Grow a Garden update hub (C052), which is updated every Saturday and links back here for archival context.
Latest Patch Notes — Most Recent Update
Balance adjustments to Mythical crop sell prices and two bug fixes for pet interaction edge cases.
- Mythical crop base values adjusted: +3% average across all Mythical tier crops
- Bug fix: Pet companion bonus applying incorrectly to harvested (not actively growing) crops
- Bug fix: Trade Calculator Sheckle value display showed incorrect rounding on high-multiplier crops above 10,000× — now displays exact value
The patch notes archive is updated within 24 hours of every Saturday game patch. For real-time developer notes and community meta analysis, visit the Grow a Garden weekly update hub.
Complete Patch Notes Archive
The complete Grow a Garden update history is documented below, covering every patch from launch to the most recent Saturday release. The Grow a Garden patch history includes all major named updates, weekly maintenance patches, seasonal events, and balance change passes. Use the filters to narrow results — all filtering is instant with no page reload.
Filter by Date
Enter a date range to view only patches released within that window. The From date is inclusive; the To date is inclusive. Useful for tracking how the Grow a Garden update history unfolded during a specific season or event period.
Filter by Category
Filter the Grow a Garden balance changes log, crop additions, mutation releases, pet updates, event patches, and bug fix history by selecting a category. Each patch entry is tagged with one or more categories based on what changed in that release.
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Major Updates — Named Releases
The following named Grow a Garden update names are the most-searched historical patches. Each major update card below covers the release date, impact level, categories affected, key changes, and farming meta impact.
Zen Update
high impactThe Zen Update introduced 12 new Zen-themed crops and the Celestial mutation (120× multiplier), the highest-multiplier mutation released to date. A 3-week Zen Garden seasonal event accompanied the update, driving the largest single-day trading volume since launch.
Key Changes
- Added 12 new Zen-themed crops: Bonsai, Lotus, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum, Koi Pond Lily, Jade Vine, Sakura Blossom, Moon Orchid, Tea Leaf, Cloud Puff Mushroom, Stone Fruit, and Wind Chime Fern
- Celestial mutation added — 120× base value multiplier (Mythical rarity)
- Dragonfruit base value increased from 850 to 978 Sheckles (+15%)
- Zen Garden seasonal event launched — 3-week duration with exclusive event crops
- Bug fix: Pet XP calculation corrected for Godly weight threshold edge case
- Balance: Rare crop sell price floor adjusted to 400 Sheckles minimum
Beanstalk Update
high impactThe Beanstalk Update overhauled the early-game farming experience by introducing the Beanstalk crop mechanic — a tiered growth system unlocking bonus harvests at tiers 2, 4, and 6.
Key Changes
- New Beanstalk crop mechanic — tiered climbing system unlocks bonus harvest multipliers at tiers 2, 4, and 6
- 8 new beanstalk-compatible crops: Giant Bean, Magic Sprout, Jack Vine, Treasure Pea, Sky Cabbage, Cloud Corn, Ladder Squash, and Beanstalk Flower
- Climbing mutation added — 35× base multiplier, exclusive to beanstalk-compatible crops
- Tutorial zone redesigned to include beanstalk mechanic introduction
- Balance: Common crop base values adjusted down 5–10% to compensate for new mechanic bonuses
- Bug fix: Duplicate harvest exploit patched for specific mutation combinations
Spinosaurus Update
high impactThe Spinosaurus Update launched the Prehistoric Era event — the largest content drop in game history at the time. Six dinosaur-themed crops and four prehistoric pets with unique passive bonuses were introduced.
Key Changes
- 6 new Prehistoric crops: Spinosaurus Spine Fruit, Rex Talon Root, Pterodactyl Fern, Velociraptor Vine, Triceratops Thorn, and Mosasaur Kelp
- 4 new Prehistoric pets: Spinosaurus Hatchling, T-Rex Companion, Pterosaur Familiar, and Raptor Seedling
- Prehistoric Era seasonal event — 4-week duration
- Prehistoric pets grant +25% Sheckle bonus on Legendary or higher crops within range
- Fossil mutation added — 18× base multiplier
- Bug fix: Event crop spawn rate corrected after Day 1 over-spawning incident
Corrupted Update
high impactThe Corrupted Update introduced the Corruption mechanic — a risk/reward system where applying the Corrupted mutation doubles a multiplier but introduces a 30% crop destruction chance.
Key Changes
- Corrupted mutation introduced — 2× the applied mutation's multiplier, with 30% crop destruction risk
- Void Touched mutation added — 135× base value multiplier (Mythical rarity)
- Corruption mechanic: Corrupted crops display a visual dark aura; risk shown in UI before harvest
- New crops: Shadow Bloom, Dark Nightshade, Void Thistle, Corrupted Wheat (Event)
- Balance: Divine rarity crops base values increased by an average of 8%
- Balance: Legendary crop mutation compatibility list expanded
Trading Update
high impactThe Trading Update overhauled the in-game trade system with new fairness indicators, a trade history log, and anti-scam protections. Value rebalancing across 40+ crops accompanied the update.
Key Changes
- Trade UI redesigned — fairness indicator shows Win/Fair/Loss assessment in real-time
- Trade history log added — players can review last 20 trades
- Anti-scam protection: trades with >2× value disparity require a second confirmation
- 40+ crop values rebalanced — Legendary tier reduced by 5–15% on average
- Prismatic mutation added — 200× base multiplier (Divine rarity)
- New crops: Trade Tulip, Merchant Marigold, Bartering Bean
Prehistoric Update
medium impactThe Prehistoric Update introduced the first fossil-fuel crop mechanics and Ancient Era event with time-limited excavation gameplay. Three new excavation crops and a reworked soil fertility system.
Key Changes
- Ancient Era event launched — 2-week duration with excavation minigame
- 3 new excavation crops: Amber Wheat, Fossil Fruit, and Petrified Pumpkin
- Soil fertility system reworked — now tracks nitrogen, phosphorus, and water levels separately
- Ancient mutation added — 45× base multiplier for event-period use
- Balance: Uncommon crop base values increased by 10%
- Bug fix: Soil type interactions with mutations corrected
| Update Name / Date | Release Date | Category | Key Changes Summary | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Patch — 1 March 2026 | ⚖️ balance🐛 bugs | Balance adjustments to Mythical crop sell prices and two bug fixes for pet interaction edge cases. | low | |
| Weekly Patch — 22 February 2026 | ⚖️ balance🎉 events | Valentine's event concluded with end-of-event balance pass and minor QoL improvements to the harvest UI. | low | |
| Valentine's Event Launch — 15 February 2026 | 🌱 crops🎉 events | Valentine's seasonal event launched with 2 limited-time crops and a 1-week duration. | medium | |
| Weekly Patch — 8 February 2026 | ⚖️ balance🐛 bugs | Performance optimisation patch and two crop balance corrections following community feedback on Epic tier value inflation. | low | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 crops⚡ mutations⚖️ balance | The Zen Update introduced 12 new Zen-themed crops and the Celestial mutation (120× multiplier), the highest-multiplier mutation released to date. A 3-week Zen Garden seasonal event accompanied the update, driving the largest single-day trading volume since launch. | high | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 crops⚙️ mechanics⚖️ balance | The Beanstalk Update overhauled the early-game farming experience by introducing the Beanstalk crop mechanic — a tiered growth system unlocking bonus harvests at tiers 2, 4, and 6. | high | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 crops🐾 pets🎉 events | The Spinosaurus Update launched the Prehistoric Era event — the largest content drop in game history at the time. Six dinosaur-themed crops and four prehistoric pets with unique passive bonuses were introduced. | high | |
| Corrupted Update | ⚡ mutations⚖️ balance⚙️ mechanics | The Corrupted Update introduced the Corruption mechanic — a risk/reward system where applying the Corrupted mutation doubles a multiplier but introduces a 30% crop destruction chance. | high | |
| Trading Update | ⚙️ mechanics⚖️ balance💱 trading | The Trading Update overhauled the in-game trade system with new fairness indicators, a trade history log, and anti-scam protections. Value rebalancing across 40+ crops accompanied the update. | high | |
| Prehistoric Update | 🌱 crops⚖️ balance🎉 events | The Prehistoric Update introduced the first fossil-fuel crop mechanics and Ancient Era event with time-limited excavation gameplay. Three new excavation crops and a reworked soil fertility system. | medium |
Balance Changes History
Every Grow a Garden balance change across all patches is documented in this log. Balance changes directly affect the Sheckle values of crops, mutations, and pet bonuses — meaning any trade assessed before a balance patch may no longer represent a fair exchange. Tracking the Grow a Garden balance change log is essential for competitive traders who need to reassess their portfolios after each Saturday update.
The table below shows all recorded value adjustments — including entity name, the type of change (buff, nerf, or new addition), and the old versus new value where confirmed. Use the Grow a Garden crop value calculator to check current post-patch values, and read the how balance changes affect trading guide for strategic guidance on post-patch trades.
| Date | Patch | Entity | Type | Old Value | New Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Patch — 1 March 2026 | Mythical crops (avg) | crop | 9,500 | 9,785 | ↑ Buff | |
| Weekly Patch — 8 February 2026 | Golden Goose | crop | 9,200 | 8,500 | ↓ Nerf | |
| Weekly Patch — 8 February 2026 | Epic crops (avg) | crop | 1,400 | 1,330 | ↓ Nerf | |
| Zen Update | Dragonfruit | crop | 850 | 978 | ↑ Buff | |
| Zen Update | Rare crop floor | mechanic | 0 | 400 | ↔ Adj. | |
| Beanstalk Update | Common crops (avg) | crop | 30 | 27 | ↓ Nerf | |
| Corrupted Update | Divine crops (avg) | crop | 4,800 | 5,184 | ↑ Buff | |
| Trading Update | Legendary crops (avg) | crop | 3,200 | 2,800 | ↓ Nerf | |
| Trading Update | Prismatic mutation | mutation | 0 | 200 | ↑ Buff | |
| Prehistoric Update | Uncommon crops (avg) | crop | 150 | 165 | ↑ Buff |
Balance values are sourced from in-game testing and cross-checked against the GAGdata.com crop database after each Saturday patch. Check current Grow a Garden trade values for the latest pricing data.
New Crops & Content Added Per Patch
Every new crop, mutation, and pet introduced across Grow a Garden update history is listed below in reverse-chronological order. This section answers the question of when specific content was first added — useful for traders evaluating how long an item has been available and whether its scarcity is event-driven or permanent. New content released during seasonal events is typically retired to a seasonal vault after the event ends, making those crops rarer over time.
For full stats on each newly released crop — including mutation compatibility, base Sheckle values, and farming impact analysis — visit the complete new crops log with complete stats. For all crop base values across every tier, see the all crop base values database.
| Patch Date | Patch / Update | Content Added |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Event Launch — 15 February 2026 | 🌱 Heart Rose | |
| Valentine's Event Launch — 15 February 2026 | 🌱 Love Petal | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Bonsai | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Lotus | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Bamboo | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Chrysanthemum | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Koi Pond Lily | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Jade Vine | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Sakura Blossom | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Moon Orchid | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Tea Leaf | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Cloud Puff Mushroom | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Stone Fruit | |
| Zen Update | 🌱 Wind Chime Fern | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Giant Bean | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Magic Sprout | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Jack Vine | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Treasure Pea | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Sky Cabbage | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Cloud Corn | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Ladder Squash | |
| Beanstalk Update | 🌱 Beanstalk Flower | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 Spinosaurus Spine Fruit | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 Rex Talon Root | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 Pterodactyl Fern | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 Velociraptor Vine | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 Triceratops Thorn | |
| Spinosaurus Update | 🌱 Mosasaur Kelp | |
| Corrupted Update | 🌱 Shadow Bloom | |
| Corrupted Update | 🌱 Dark Nightshade | |
| Corrupted Update | 🌱 Void Thistle | |
| Corrupted Update | 🌱 Corrupted Wheat | |
| Trading Update | 🌱 Trade Tulip | |
| Trading Update | 🌱 Merchant Marigold | |
| Trading Update | 🌱 Bartering Bean | |
| Prehistoric Update | 🌱 Amber Wheat | |
| Prehistoric Update | 🌱 Fossil Fruit | |
| Prehistoric Update | 🌱 Petrified Pumpkin |
How Often Does Grow a Garden Update?
Grow a Garden updates approximately once per week, with major named updates releasing every three to six weeks. Standard patches arrive on Saturdays and typically include balance adjustments, bug fixes, and minor new content. Major updates (such as the Beanstalk Update or Zen Update) arrive less frequently but add substantial new crops, mechanics, or seasonal content.
The weekly update cadence means the Grow a Garden farming meta shifts approximately every seven days. Players tracking the Grow a Garden update history to optimise their trading strategy should bookmark this archive and check back every Saturday after the patch window — typically within a few hours of the official Roblox game page announcement. Major updates follow no fixed calendar but tend to coincide with seasonal events (Halloween, Valentine's, summer events) and typically drop within the first two weeks of a new month.
The GAGdata.com patch notes archive is updated within 24 hours of every Saturday release. When are Grow a Garden updates released? Updates go live on Saturdays after the in-game patch is applied — typically between 10:00 and 16:00 UTC. For the most recent patch in real time, visit the latest Grow a Garden update hub. For upcoming event dates and seasonal content schedules, see the upcoming Grow a Garden events calendar.
About the Patch Notes Archive
Written and maintained by Riley Park, Updates Editor & Community Manager at GAGdata.com. Riley Park is an active Grow a Garden player and community member responsible for tracking all game updates, publishing weekly patch notes, and maintaining the event schedule archive.
Data sourcing: Patch data is sourced from official Roblox game page announcements, in-game testing, and verified community reports. All balance values are cross-checked against GAGdata.com's crop and mutation databases before publication. Where values cannot be confirmed independently, entries are clearly marked as community-reported.
Update methodology: Each archive entry is published within 24 hours of patch release. Historical entries are reviewed for accuracy quarterly. Discord community cross-checks and in-game testing are the primary verification methods for all balance change data.
Report an inaccuracy: If you spot an error in any patch entry — incorrect balance values, missing content, or wrong release dates — please contact GAGdata.com and we will review and correct it within 48 hours. Community accuracy reports are credited in the relevant patch entry.
Disclaimer: This patch notes archive is a community-maintained resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Roblox Corporation or the Grow a Garden game developer. All game data is gathered through in-game testing. See about GAGdata.com for full site information.
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